Location: Gigny, Burgundy, France, Europe (Between Chatillon-sur-Seine and Chablis)
Accommodations: Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Traditional Burgundy Farmhouse
"Havre Paisible" - your home-away-from home nestling serenely in an unspoilt village in the heart of rural Burgundy - was lovingly created specifically with the pleasure and comfort of our guests in mind.
The spacious gite - “Havre Paisible” (French for peaceful haven) - is a traditional farmhouse which has been completely modernized and exceptionally well appointed to ensure a relaxing holiday, albeit without compromising the craft and talent of the local artisans who created the 17th-century original. A comfortable drive (around 5 hours) from Calais, Havre Paisible gives you the opportunity to visit many parts of this varied region.
Come and be charmed by all the simple pleasures of the timeless French countryside and our beautiful village. Many of our guests have commented that they felt transported to the France of bygone years, yet blessed with all modern amenities.
Relax by your private swimming pool and sip local Burgundy or Chablis wines on the terrace. Take a stroll in the fields which surround the village. Dine outside on your terrace and experience the starlit skies, savour total tranquility and listen to the sound of silence. Drive to a local cave for a degustation followed by lunch at one of the local restaurants. Catch up with your “other” world via the free internet access. Or simply soak up the sun, read a book and do nothing for a change!
Our village - Gigny - is located between Chatillon-sur-Seine and Chablis in Northern Burgundy. Havre Paisible is the original farmhouse dating from the 1600s but remodeled with all modern conveniences including three bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, a washing machine and fully equipped country kitchen. The farmhouse is enclosed in a beautiful courtyard with a heated 5 x 9 meter swimming pool (open mid June - September). The garden is compact but designed specifically for relaxation and tranquility. Parents, if you have active children this may not be a suitable property for your holiday.
I have called Gigny home for over 7 years and live adjacent to the property. I have designed the gite so that you are assured of the same relaxing and private holiday even if I am present during your stay. I am here to help with any information you may need and to ensure that your stay is as perfect as possible. My 10 year old Golden Retriever – Buddie – lives here with me and is very popular with our guests.
Accommodation Detail
• From the stone walkway you enter the fully equipped kitchen consisting of fridge, cooker, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle and washing machine. Off the kitchen is a bathroom (bath with shower and bidet) and next door is a separate WC.
• Passing through the archway you enter the dining area, which seats 6 comfortably with its traditional Burgundy tile floors and beautiful original oak beams which give you a cozy and cottage-like atmosphere. French doors open onto the outside terrace overlooking the garden and swimming pool.
• Continuing through the dining area, on the ground floor, you will find a modern ensuite bedroom which sleeps 2 (double bed), complete with shower and WC.
• Back to the dining area, follow the wooden staircase up to find: Sitting room – a cheerful room with comfortable seating for 6.
• Two further bedrooms can be found upstairs – one on each side of the sitting room:
• Bedroom 2 – is the only non-ensuite bedroom but is generous in size and includes a private sitting area.
• Bedroom 3 – offers two single beds with a modern ensuite bathroom with bath and shower.
GUEST COMMENTS – 2010
May 2010 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Wine, Food, Weather, Accommodation and hospitality were all wonderful.
May 2010 - Frankfurt, Germany - We all came here in May for one week of marvellous Stay. The surroundings are magnificent with little villages, small routes with rabbits and boars. Jacquie made us feel at home with fresh baguette, cheese and regional red wine. It was so easy to have a great time together. Thank you Jacquie – Thank you Gigny
May/June 2010 - Lancashire, England - Beautiful gite, we have enjoyed all the towns within driving distance especially Dijon, Auxerre and Chatillon. Really enjoyed the water park at Dijon. Thank you for a lovely holiday Jacquie.
June 2010 - North Carolina/Georgia -Fantastic place to unwind, beautiful home & village. Thank you Jacquie – you were incredible.
June 2010 - Stockton-on-Tees - Very enjoyable stay, especially after weather improved. Interesting area, Abbey de Fontenay. Chateau de Tanlay, etc. Ate far too well and enjoyed the wine. Gite was extremely comfortable. Thank you Jacquie and au revoir Buddie.
26 June – July 2010 - New Milton, Hampshire - Fabulous place! Fabulous weather – many thanks Jacquie for making us so welcome.
24 July/August 2010 - Leicester, England - A fabulous holiday, pool fantastic as you are Jacquie. Thank you so much for everything.
August 2010 -A very comfortable place to relax and unwind – many thanks Jacquie
August 2010 - Clifton, Bristol - We loved staying here and we hope to see you again – Thank you Jacquie and Buddie
August 2010 - Birmingham - Despite mixed weather – a fabulous stay. Montbard swimming and Beaune were both worth a visit. Many thanks.
September 2010 St. Louis, Missouri We have found our painting “Heaven on earth”. The bells from the church were magical. Going to Jacquie’s church was special and bring meaning to “reason, season and life”
All prices are per week Saturday (check-in 3:00 pm) to Saturday (check-out time 10:00 am).
Bed Linens, bath towels & central heating included in the rental price.
50.00 euro final clean charge is deducted from the 150.00 euro security deposit.
To book please contact the resident owner who speaks English/French
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided : Bed sheets, pillows, pillow cases & kitchen towels and bath towels provided. Swimming towels available for hire.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Crib, 2 baby gates, high chair or booster seat available free of charge if requesed at time of booking.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : French and English speaking channels available.
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Shared very ocassionally with owner.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Also includes electric kettle, toaster, electric coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Flat Screen Color TV and DVD player (Please bring your own DVD's), Swimming Pool, Terrace for outdoor dining, SIMPLE PLEASURES - take a simple walk in the fields surrounding Gigny, the walks take you through working farmland and beautiful woods. From the surrounding fields, the views of the village are stunning. Alhough Gigny is not large enough to have any shops or restaurants, we are fortunate in that the boulangerie van passes at Havre Paisible's doorstep each morning to deliver fresh baguettes, croissants, pain au chocolats and other tempting baked treats. There are wonderful restaurants and abundant shopping nearby. But don't plan too much, because part of the charm of Burgundy is getting lost in a new experience and finding that you have spent a day, but gained a memory to last a lifetime
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Buddie, a friendly and obedient Golden Retriever lives on the premises but never enters the gite.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking permitted in the garden/courtyard.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- SMALL SAMPLING OF ACTIVITIES, * Fishing, cruising or walking the beautiful Burgundy Canal, * Lovely picnics, walking or fishing at Lac Marcenay, * Several wonderful chateaux very close by. * The 9 hole golf course at Tanlay or the 18 hole course at Chaource, * Take the famous TGV train from Montbard (25 minutes to the south), to visit Euro Disney for the day, Dijon, Paris or Lyon, * Visit Chablis and explore the open air market, taste the famous wines, picnic in one of Chablis parks, * For wine lovers, visit Beaune (1-hour south), or some of the great Champagne houses, just 30 minutes north, The activities of the region are too plentiful to list, but we guarantee that you will run out of time before you run out of things to see and experience.
Rate Details (In Euros)
2012: April 7th - May 26th ................................ €585 per week
2012: May 26th - June 9th................................... €775 per week
2012: June 9th - June 30th.................................€825 per week
2012: June 30th - September 1st ............................... €1,325 per week
2012: September 1st - September 29th...............................€825 per week
2012: September 29th - October 27th ..................... €775 per week
50.00 euro final clean applies to all rentals.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2003
Bonjour, I am Jacquie Rollo, an American and have been blessed to call Gigny my home for the last 7 years along with Buddie. As permanent residents, Buddie and I are aware of all the comings and goings and are happy to share our local knowledge of the best affordable restaurants, local walks, history of the surrounding area, introduce you to our local cremant maker for a degustation or our friend Alain if you have Champaign taste.
Even though we live on the property, I am always conscious that this is your holiday and I am happy to give you your privacy or share the many wonderful stories that go along with living in a foreign country.
If you want to "experience" France rather than just visit, please contact me if you would like to add cooking demonstrations, french lessons or local tours to your visit or you just want to ask questions about the region while planning your trip. We delight in helping our guests get the most out of their visit to our little piece of heaven, so do not hesitate to ask!
Buddie and I hope to be able to welcome you to Havre Paisible!
Property Photos
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- Havre Paisible located within its own private courtyard - Burgundy, France Holiday Rental
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- Spacious dining room for 6 with French doors leading to the terrace. - Burgundy, France Holiday Rental
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- Twin bedroom with modern ensuite bathroom
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- We look forward to welcoming you to Havre Paisible and the real France!
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- Beautiful Gigny - Anytime of the year!
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